Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer

Venn Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking a Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer for a Midlands-based Local Authority, offering predominantly remote working with occasional Court attendance and an hourly rate up to £55 umbrella.

The role focuses on managing a diverse civil and commercial caseload, including property litigation, while ensuring compliance with Civil Procedure Rules and dispute resolution strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Litigation; knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and Pre-Action Protocols is desirable.
• Experience within Local Authority or Private Practice background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements.
• Manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, including debt recovery proceedings, from pre-action through to trial and enforcement.
• Undertake property litigation work, including landlord and tenant disputes, forfeiture claims, trespass and encroachment matters, dilapidations, possession claims, and related proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Pre-Action Protocols.
• Provide legal advice on dispute resolution strategies and litigation risk management.
• Represent the Council in Court and conduct advocacy where appropriate, primarily through remote hearings with some Court attendance required.

Skills

Civil litigation

Contract drafting

Court advocacy

Job description

Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer - Full Time - Predominantly Remote Working - up to £55 per hour Umbrella - Midlands

Position

Locum Civil Litigation Lawyer

Organisation

Midlands based Local Authority

Duration

3-6 months +

Working Hours

Ideally Full Time, may consider 4 days for the right candidate

Working Arrangement

Predominantly Remote Working with occasional Court Attendance required

Hourly Rate

£55 per hour Umbrella dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced professional with a solid background in Civil Litigation Law, ideally gained within a Local Authority or Private Practice background. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, with a particular advantage for those bringing knowledge of Property Litigation.

Duties may include

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal agreements
• Manage a varied caseload of civil and commercial litigation matters, including debt recovery proceedings, from pre-action through to trial and enforcement
• Undertake property litigation work, including landlord and tenant disputes, forfeiture claims, trespass and encroachment matters, dilapidations, possession claims, and related proceedings
• Ensure compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant Pre-Action Protocols
• Provide legal advice on dispute resolution strategies and litigation risk management
• Ensure compliance with GDPR by overseeing data protection policies and practices
• Represent the Council in Court and conduct advocacy where appropriate, primarily through remote hearings with some Court attendance required

Job Reference

J97686

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.